Rion: *falls out of a portal in the garden, falling with a loud sploosh in one of the lakes*

Kenshin: *Fades into the Meditation Room, seemingly pulled from the middle of practicing. Sheaths the sakabatou and looks around, smiling faintly*

?: *drops into the garden, landing on his head* Owwww...

Vanyel: *pats Yfandes' flank as ? drops near her and slips from his saddle* Pretty rough landing there. *kneels beside ?* You okay?

?: Yep! *grins as he stands up*

Rion: *surfaces and coughs up some water, looking around at all the green, still in awe of the vegetation*

Kenshin: *sits, settling slowly into meditation, pleased as always by the serene surroundings*

Rion: *shakes off the fascination and makes his way out of the water*

Vanyel: *nods* Excellent. *smiles back* If a bit late. *chuckles as he stands*

Vanyel: *to Rion* /Are you well, Rion Steiner? Nothing broken in the fall, I hope?/

???: *drops with a yelp in the kitchen*

Mad Hatter: *lounging across the kitchen table, looks down at ???*

?: *blinks and cocks his head to the side* Late?

Vanyel: *nods* Yfandes and I have been waiting for you...although I suppose time gets a little warped here.

Rion: *looks down at himself and gently tests his limbs* /No...I think I'm pretty intact. I'm just a bit soaked/

?: Whoa...weird...*grins a bit* Cool!

Vanyel: Welcome to the Fall Inne, Uzumaki Naruto. *bows politely* I am Vanyel Ashkevron, Herald-Mage and a Bouncer here.

Vanyel: *to Rion* /Wet is easier to fix than broken. I am pleased you are well./

Naruto: *giggles* Cool. ...What's this Inne?

Vanyel: A respite from the rigors of your homeworld.

Rion: *starts peeling off the wet garments, folding them neatly as he goes* /Thank you. I appreciate your concern, but I'm harder to break than most/

Naruto: ....Respite?

Vanyel: /Also good to know./ *smiles and nods at Naruto* Yes. Think of it as a vacation from home, if you like.

Naruto: Ohhhhh....*giggles* Why don't you SAY vacation?

???: *gets up, looking around* Uh... okaaay.... this isn't my room.

Vanyel: *shrugs* We all have our speech quirks. *smiles as Yfandes nudges him* I'm getting there, 'Fandes....

Mad Hatter: Assuredly not. One is pleased to welcome you to the Fall Inne.

Rion: *heads out across the lawn, nude save his collar, carrying a wet bundle of clothes*

Naruto: *giggles* So...what do ya do here?

???: ....eh?

Vanyel: *catches sight of Rion from the corner of his eye and indulges in a momentary appreciative look* Oh a variety of things. We provide a number of entertainments. *turns his attention back to Naruto*

Mad Hatter: *headtilt* One believes One was perfectly clear.

Naruto: I get ya. So it's like a...vacation. That's it, right?

Vanyel: *nods* Even as I said, yes.

???: ... Uh, yeah... but... how am I at this Inne place or whatever?

Mad Hatter: You were chosen to come here. It was decided you needed a little vacation away from your life.

Naruto: Okay, well thanks. *grins and turns to head towards the building*

Vanyel: I'm afraid you'll have to endure my company a bit longer. *smiles* At least until we assign you a room, hmm?

Naruto: *giggles* You coulda said so. *waits for him*

Rion: *enters the closest door into the inne and pauses to sweep his hair off his forehead* Now where was my room again?

Hikaru: Okay, then! *grins* ... but why?

Vanyel: *smiles amiably as he pats Yfandes' flank again, and watches the Companion head off for the stable* Then let us go and take care of business so you can explore. /Guest rooms are on the third and fourth floors, Rion...your room number is on your key.../

Naruto: Okay, cool. *grins*

Mad Hatter: *grins back* And why should there have to be a reason? *slides off the table* But, one matter at a time. Follow One, if you will? *heads out of the kitchen*

Vanyel: *nods and smiles* Follow me, please. *heads for the Inne*

???: Okay! *follows Mad Hatter*

Naruto: *giggles and bounces after Vanyel* Kay!

Rion: /Oh....thank you./ *digs into the pocket of the wet pants as he walks along, using his powers to open doors when neccesaary*

Mad Hatter: *smiles* One thinks you will like this place, Shindou Hikaru.

Hikaru: *grins wider* Why?

Mad Hatter: *looks over his/her shoulder and winks* Call it a hunch. *as they reach the Front Desk*

Hikaru: *blinks, but nods* Okaaaay.

Mad Hatter: *reaches the desk and smiles* Now wait here, and One believes she'll let her Bouncer deal with checking you and the other in.

Vanyel: Your *Bouncer* has a name, Hatter. *raises an eyebrow as he reaches the front desk as well*

Naruto: *bounces along, looking around* Wooow. Don't think I've ever seen anywhere so fancy...

Hikaru: *hums to himself*

Vanyel: *grins* Glad you approve. The Patrons worked quite hard on this place.

Mad Hatter: But One finds it amusing to raise your ire, Vanyel. *winks and vanishes*

Rion: *is heading down the hall when he senses a familiar mind and peeks into the meditation room*

Hikaru: *jumps as he vanishes* Woah!

Naruto: *wandering, bumps into Hikaru and giggles* Sorry!

Vanyel: *sighs and shakes his head* Overly dramatic, that one... *waves it off and smiles at Hikaru* Ah, good, so I don't have to go searching for you. *heads behind the desk and rummages for keys*

Kenshin: *is sitting with his back to the door, mind awash in uncertain emotions as he tries to relax enough to fall into a meditative trance*

Hikaru: *nearly falls over and grins* No problem! Who're you? *looks at Vanyel* Eh?

Naruto: Uzumaki Naruto! *grins at Hikaru*

Vanyel: *smiles* Nevermind, it's unimportant Shindou Hikaru... *holds out a key to each of them* Your room number will be 265. Naruto, you'll be in 264.

Rion: *enters the room* Hello again.

Naruto: *takes the key and grins* Thanks!

Kenshin: *jumps a little at the sound of the voice, looking back and breaking into the Rurouni's smile* Hello again.

Hikaru: *giggles* Okay! Oh, I'm Shindou Hikaru, if you didn't hear that dude right there! *takes his key*

Naruto: Kay. *grins*

Vanyel: Well, lads, if you need anything, hollar. I'll hear you. Until then, feel free to explore. *smiles*

Naruto: I will! *grins wider and bounces towards the stairs*

Hikaru: *runs after him* Hey! Wait for me! My room's right next to yours! *grins*

Vanyel: *smiles a bit to himself and heads back outside, heading for the Stable to deal with Yfandes*

Rion: *drops the wet clothes in an inconspicuous spot and walks over to the samurai, smiling a bit himself* It's good to see you again. I really appreciated your help the other day.

Naruto: *giggles and waits*

Hikaru: *bounces and then jumps on Naruto's back*

Kenshin: *upon realizing the state of Rion's dress, blushes nearly as red as his hair and averts his eyes* It was no trouble.

Naruto: *giggles and catches him* What's that for? *walks, holding his legs so he doesn't fall*

Rion: *notes the blush and chuckles* Still shy I see.

Hikaru: *giggles* Just felt like it!

Naruto: ....Okay! *giggles and bounces them along*

Kenshin: *tilts his head down, letting the bangs fall to obscure his face* This one is unused to such a lack of modesty.

Hikaru: *laughs as he relaxes on Naruto*

Naruto: *keeps heading upstairs until they find their rooms* We're here! *giggles and goes into his room and drops Hikaru on Naru's bed*

Hikaru: *giggles* Cool! This is your room? Wow... they're HUGE!

Naruto: *nods and bounces on his bed* Never been in bedroom this big!

Rion: *looks down at himself* I was under the impression you were from fuedal Japan, were'nt bathouses the norm back then?

Kenshin: *feels a sweatdrop run down between his shoulderblades as he smiles* Last this one checked, we weren't in a bath house.

Hikaru: I know! This is cool! *giggles*

Naruto: *giggles and stops bouncing to lie down on it*

Rion: No...but you're seeing the exact same thing you would in one. So why blush? *looks down at himself again* Is something wrong with my body?

Hikaru: *lays down next to him*

Naruto: It's comfy!

Hikaru: It is! *giggles*

Kenshin: *shakes his head* No, of course not! *blushes more darkly*

Naruto: *giggles too and cuddles to Hikaru*

Hiakru: *snuggles to him, yawning*

Naruto: Tired Hikaru?

Rion: *chuckles* Something to 'right' with my body?

Kenshin: *quietly* You're shameless... *blush doesn't abate*

HIkaru: Naw, just.... yeah. *grins*

Rion: Shame is a seriously overused emotion. From what I can tell I'm relatively attractive to the average human eye, I've nothing to hide, so why should I be ashamed?

Naruto: *giggles* Nah, let's play!

Kenshin: *takes a deep breath to try and calm his rattled nerves* This one supposes there's no reason, with logic like that.

Hikaru: Okay! What do we play?

Naruto: Hmmm......a game!

Rion: *walks over and leans over Kenshin's shoulder* Although...I do have to admit those blushes of yours are highly appealing

Kenshin: *gasps very softly at the blonde's proximity* A-are they?

Hikaru: *bounces* What kind of game!?"

Naruto: *giggles* Any game!

Rion: *nods with a soft purr* Very appealing.

Hikaru: *laughs* You pick, silly!

Kenshin: *sucks in a soft breath* S-sou ka....

Naruto: Nuh uh, you pick!

Hikaru: Why do I hafta!?

Naruto: *giggles* Cause I said so!

Hikaru: Hmmmm *thinks*

Naruto: *bounces and waits, sitting up on the bed*

Rion: *smiles at the ruroni* You know....I never did give you a proper thank you.

Kenshin: *fights off the blush* I-it's not necessary. This one was happy to help. *feels his heart start to race a little*

Hikaru: *grins* Let's go find something to do!

Rion: *leans a bit closer, until he can feel the heat of Kenshin's body* Oh....but I insist.

Naruto: Kay! *hops off the bed, landing on all fours*

Hikaru: *bounces onto his back*

Kenshin: *Swallows hard, at a loss for words*

Naruto: *giggles and falls onto his knees* Hikaaaaa!

Hikaru: *giggles* Sorry!

Naruto: *Giggles and stands up, holding Hikaru securely* Okay, let's go...where're we going?

Hikaru: Uhhhh, I dunno! Anywhere!

Naruto: ...Kay! *bounces off, heading downstairs*

Hikaru: *giggles as he rides on Naruto's back*

Rion: You wouldn't refuse a heartfelt offer of thanks now would you? *gently tips up Kenshin's chin*

Naruto: *bounces along the second floor and peeks into a room*

Kenshin: *Swallows again as his head is tilted up* I-It..would be rude...this one supposes....

Hikaru: Hmmmmmm

Naruto: *giggles*

Rion: *leans a bit closer, until his breath is fanning over Kenshin's lips* And you're an honarable man, you wouldn't be rude.

Hikaru: Naaah, not here.

Kenshin: *Breath catches in his throat*

Naruto: Kay!

Rion: *smiles* You wouldn't be rude...right?

Kenshin: It...would be very unfitting..... *whispered softly*

Hiakru: Next room!

Naruto: *giggles and heads into a gallery*

Hikaru: Woah....

Naruto: *wanders with Hikaru on his back, looking at the pictures*

Hikaru: *looks at it* This is... special.

*one of the portraits, a finely dressed gentleman with the oddest looking dragon in the background clears his throat and stands a bit straighter as the two pass the likeness*

Naruto: What is it, Hikaru?

Rion: Good. Then we agree. *leans in and gives Kenshin a gentle, but masterful kiss*

Hikaru: *jumps* It moved!

Naruto: What did?

*A chuckles comes from one of the other portraits, a figure in a well-tailored suit shuffling a deck of cards*

Xanth: *chuckles and winks at Hikaru* Well, I was getting a little stiff, you know...

Hikaru: *nearly faints*

Naruto: Aaaaaahhhh! *so startled he drops Hikaru*

Hikaru: *falls on his butt* ACK!

Kenshin: *eyes widen at the kiss, but he doesn't pull away* [This...feels almost familiar....]

**The figure in the portrait laughs outright at that**

Naruto: Uh, sorry Hikaru. *blushes a bit and helps him up*

Hikaru: Okay, this is freaky... pictures aren't supposed to move!

Rion: *pulls away from the kiss and stares down into Kenshin's eyes* /You're right...it does. Like I've tasted you before/

Xanth: *laughs as well* We're not? That's dull...

Kenshin: *gasps at the voice in his head*

Mad Hatter: Indeed it is....besides, it would get boring standing in the same place all the time. *lounges comfortably in the frame now*

Hikaru: *pokes at Xanth's picture*

Rion: *smiles* Did I forget to mention I'm psychic?

Naruto: No kidding...*giggles at Hikaru* So...what, you sit here all day? Since you...seem alive.

Xanth: *waves Hikaru's finger away, stepping to the side to avoid it* Watch it, I'm ticklish.

Kenshin: Psychic? *looks confused*

Naruto: *grins and moves and tries to tickle Xanth*

Hikaru: *gasps* This is so weird! *looks over at the Mad Hatter* HEY! You're the dude who was leading me around!

Rion: I can read minds...as well as a few other tricks.

Mad Hatter: *from his/her portrait* You seem to have picked up a new friend, Xanth.... *looks at Hikaru* One is neither male nor female.

Xanth: *as he dodges Naruto's finger quite effortlessly* Mmm... yes... a lively one, at that.... dude. *looks up at the Hatter and smirks*

Naruto: *giggles and uses both hands* Aw, come on...

Mad Hatter: *razzes Xanth, chuckling when Naruto starts in with the other hand as well*

Kenshin: Oh....

Hikaru: *giggles* Close enough. *Watches Naruto and then goes to join him*

Rion: *smiles and takes a seat, a bit surprised he's not frustrated by the sudden lack of seduction*

Xanth: *seeing as there is now no escape from the onslaught, dissapears from the picture frame completely, only to blink into existance beside the only picture in the room still lifeless* Persistant, aren't you?

Mad Hatter: *is laughing quite audibly now*

Hikaru: *blinks*

Naruto: *pouts* Awww...cheater. *giggles* Yep!

Kenshin: This one has...never heard of such talents.... *reaches over to take one of Rion's hands gently* But...this odd familiarity...is curious....

Xanth: Oh, dry up, you glorified jester. *to the Hatter, though his tone is amicable, and turns back to the two* Cheater? I do not *cheat*... I merely make the rules up as I go. Astronomical difference there, lad.

Mad Hatter: *smirks at Xanth in spite of the mock insult and tosses one of his/her cards at him*

Hikaru: *starts to giggle more*

Rion: *automatically gives Kenshin's hand a light squeeze* I have to admit, it is a bit odd, but....I kind of like it. *smiles*

Naruto: *just giggles loudly*

Kenshin: *Smiles a little* It's...nice.... Tokyo has been very lonely.... *expression sobers some*

Xanth: *catches the card between two fingers, looking at it* Hmph. A Joker. Amusing, Hatter. *flips the card to Hikaru*

Mad Hatter: One tries One's best. *grins and steps lightly from his/her portrait, landing on the ground with the lightest tap of his/her dress shoes*

Naruto: *giggling* So uh...uh...how come you live in pictures when you don't hafta?

Rion: Tokyo?

Hikaru: Eh? *catches the card*

**The card is a Jester that razzes Hikaru and laughs before vanishing in a puff of purple smoke**

Kenshin: *nods* This one's...current residence.

Hikaru: *jumps and then looks up at them*

Xanth: *to Naruto* Because it makes our guests ask questions. *winks* But, in all seriousness, we are there simply to be accessible to you, should you need us. We do not truly *live* there.

Naruto: *giggles* Cool...but what if I wasn't here?

Hikaru: *blinks*

Mad Hatter: *smiles at Hikaru* It's all right. One has no reason to hurt you. It's simply a magic trick.

Rion: Ohhh. *sighs a bit* I don't have a home

Hikaru: That's a weird trick.

Xanth: Then we would be silent and still, with our attentions elsewhere. *smiles* But, as it stands, you are here, and, as a result, so are we.

Naruto: ...Cool! *giggles* I can do tricks too.

Kenshin: This one is a rurouni....a wanderer...so he, too, has no true home. *gives Rion's hand a gentle squeeze* Merely a place he is currently staying at.

Mad Hatter: *smiles* One is rather fond of that trick....

Hikaru: I see... *looks over at Naruto* You do?

Xanth: *looks down at Naruto* Oh, I'm quite aware of that....

Naruto: *giggles* Yep, I do.

Rion: *pulls the hand up and runs his cheek against their linked palms* I don't even have the option of wandering. *smiles* I think this place is good for me.

Kenshin: *softly* This one...hopes it will be for him, as well....

Rion: *nods* So, why were you in here all alone?

Kenshin: This one...has not yet felt much up to exploring....he has found he quite likes this room.

Hikaru: I wanna see!

Rion: Ahhh...shy to the extreme are we?

Naruto: *grins* Okay! *giggles and puts his hands together properly*

Hikaru: *watches intently*

Kenshin: *expression clouds a little and he looks away from Rion* Not..exactly.

Rion: *looks at Kenshin a moment* Hmmm...no...not shy....hurting....confused...perhaps a bit....

Xanth: *slips behind the two to stand beside his portrait, brushing a bit of imaginary dust from the frame*

Naruto: Henge! *transforms into a taller, very naked girl and winks at Hikaru*

Hikaru: ACK! *nosebleeds and looks away*

Xanth: *clears his throat* Well... I daresay *that* is my cue to depart... *stifles a laugh as he blinks out again, reappearing in his portrait*

Naruto: *transforms back, giggling*

Hikaru: *still has his eyes closed tight and his hand over his nose*

Naruto: I'm normal now!

Hikaur: *looks over warily, then nods a little and looks up at him* that was so wrong!

Naruto: *giggles* It's useful.

Hikaru: *smiles a little* Still wrong.

Naruto: *giggling* Why?

Hikaru: I dunno, just is.

Naruto: Sorry. *offers his sleeve for Hikaru to wipe his nose on*

Hikaru: *grins and wipes it on his own shirt* Let's go find something else to do!

Naruto: *giggles* Kay!

Hikaru: *stands up and hops on Naruto's back again*

Naruto: *giggles* You don't walk?

Hikaru: Nope! Not no more!

Naruto: Why not?

Hikaru: Because!

Naruto: *giggles* Kay! Bye pictures!

Xanth: We have *names*, I'll have you know. *huffs indignantly*

Naruto: Maybe but you didn't tell them to me! *turns and razzes Xanth*

Hikaru: *giggles* Bye dude! Better?

Xanth: *razzes back* I am Xanth. My well dressed compatriot is the Mad Hatter.... or dude. Yes... call the Hatter dude. They'll like that. *smiles and waves to the two before his picture becomes motionless once more*

Hikaru: Sure, sure... *suddenly poofs*

Naruto: *giggles then looks around, puzzled* Awwww...Hikaru left? *pouts*

Naruto: ....Oh well! *giggles and bounces out of the room, searching for someone else to play with*

Naruto: *poofs suddenly in mid bounce*